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PMR093-12 Austria, Burgenland, Illmitz: traditional reed-hut and well near Lake Zick, a bird reserve. Typical of the puszta landscape in nearby Hungary. Keywords: picturesque, Lake District, rural
PMR091-04 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Pottenstein: a group of ramblers. Keywords: rural, countryside, hiking, open air, walking, farmland, leisure
PMR091-03 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Pottenstein: a local custom: after the marriage ceremony the bride and groom have their way barred by a log, which has to be sawn through before the children will allow them to proceed. Keywords: rural, tradition, popular
PMR091-01 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Pottenstein: fields of dandelions with farmhouse in the background. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, rural, countryside, landscape, farmland
PMR-D12249 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees in the Bergl Woods. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12247 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with walkers and snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12246 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden church cross. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12245 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with walkers and snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12244 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12243 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12242 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12241 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with walkers and snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12240 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with walkers and snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12239 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: view of the town across snow-covered fields. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12238 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12237 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees and park bench. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12235 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees in the Bergl Woods. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12234 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with cross-country skier in the Bergl Woods. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12233 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees in the Bergl Woods. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12232 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene in the Bergl Woods. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12231 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12230 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-covered fields. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12229 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12228 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12227 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12226 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12225 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12224 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D11010 Germany, Lower Bavaria: hop-growing areas alternate with maize fields in the Holledau. Keywords: agriculture, countryside, farming, fields, food production, monotony, rural scene
PMR-D11009 Germany, Lower Bavaria: young Blackface lamb in the Holledau. Keywords: bucolic, countryside, cute, domestic animals, nature, rural scene, sheep
PMR-D11008 Germany, Lower Bavaria: young Blackface lamb in the Holledau. Keywords: bucolic, countryside, cute, domestic animals, nature, rural scene, sheep
PMR-D11003 Germany, Lower Bavaria: the river Abens at Bad Gögging. Keywords: bucolic, countryside, nature, peaceful, picturesque, reedbeds, riverine, rural scene
PMR-D9968 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: typical wooded countryside, separated by open meadows. Keywords: picturesque, rural scene, nature
PMR-D9782 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages. Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D9781 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages. Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D9780 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages. Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D9779 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages. Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D9783 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages. Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D7924 Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the Tauber Valley near Bettwar. Keywords: picturesque, River Tauber, nature, countryside, rural, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road
PMR-D6831 Ireland, County Kerry, Sneem: colourful cottages, seen from the village green. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, rural
PMR-D6810 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: a group of thatched cottages selling Aran sweaters and offering bicycle hire, at the start of the path to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, Dun Aengus, rural, shop, knitware
PMR-D6488 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the Great Hall from the courtyard; note the "XXL" dog kennel! Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6487 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The Tudor-style west wing from the courtyard. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6486 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade, reflected in the waters of the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, country house, mediaeval, mansion
PMR-D6485 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. View of the house from the south-west, with stone bridge to the main entrance. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6484 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Landscaped pleasure gardens to the north of the house. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6483 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A rose terrace, recently introduced into the gardens near the herbacious border. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6482 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A water lily flower on the south lake. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6481 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6480 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval, ragwort
PMR-D6479 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The east facade with moat and stone bridge. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6478 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the east facade, reflected in the water of the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6477 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Elizabethan-type chimneys on the south east corner, with the stone bridge over the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6476 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The renovated south facade, reflected in the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D0992 Myanmar, Bagan: part of a typical rural Burmese village on the road to Bagan. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0991 Myanmar, Bagan: part of a typical rural Burmese village on the road to Bagan. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR332-03 Sweden: boats on the lake adjoining a camping site, a few kilometres north of Ljungby. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, reflections, calm, peaceful, tranquil, birch wood, rural, countryside
PMR329-02 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Camping site on Ruissalo Island. Keywords: tenting, open air, outdoor life, rural, countryside
PMR316-08 Poland, Cracow: Garden Camping Site on the outskirts of the town. Keywords: picturesque, tenting, open air, outdoor life, rural
PMR235-05 Romania, Moldavia, Vama: view of the town and Moldova Valley. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, vista
PMR235-06 Romania, Moldavia, Jacobeni: the railway and Bistrita River with snow still visible on the mountains behind. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, railway-track, railway-line, wooded valley
PMR234-10 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery: frescoes on the vestibule roof and walls; "The Last Judgement" appears as customary on the west outer wall. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR297-08 Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: rowing on the ornamental lake in the palace grounds. Keywords: country idyll, rural, greenery, boating, summer idyll, relaxing, quiet, peacful
PMR297-07 Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: sandstone bridge over the ornamental lake in the palace grounds, with reflections. Keywords: peaceful, greenery, rural, boating, rowing, quiet, relaxing, woods, trees
PMR291-04 Turkey: Lombardy Poplars dwarfed by the mighty Taurus Mountains, a few kilometres north of Pozanti. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, unspoilt, vegetation, wooded, snowcapped, trees, scenic
PMR291-02 Turkey: bowl-shaped river valley leading through a natural gate in the coastal cliffs, to the sea, not far from Silifke. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, wooded
PMR287-03 Turkey. a profusion of pink oleanders (Nerium oleander) on the banks of the River Cine approaching Aydin. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, botany
PMR287-02 Turkey: three-arched Turkish bridge over the rocky bed of the River Cine. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, vegetation, oleander flowers, barren
PMR287-01 Turkey: travelling beehives and owner's tent, on the road between Eskicine and Aydin. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, apiary, honey
PMR285-07 Turkey, Davutlar National Park: deserted beach near Güzelcamli with wild hibiscus in the foreground. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, coast, headland, bay
PMR285-06 Turkey, Davutlar National Park: nature reserve in the Samsun Dagi (=mountains). Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, wooded
PMR285-05 Turkey: Davutlar National Park, with the Greek island of Samos in the background. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation
PMR238-01 Romania, Transylvania: washing laundry in the river which flows from the snow-capped Fagaras Mountains, part of the southern Carpathians, rising to 2500 metres and visible in the distance. Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR237-12 Romania, Transylvania: a river flowing fom the Fagaras Mountains, part of the southern Carpathians, rising to 2500 metres and visible in the distance. Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR237-11 Romania, Transylvania: Bran Castle, traditional home of Bram Stoker's Count Dracula stories, was built in 1377 to command the trade route and now contains an extensive museum. Keywords: fortifications, defence, mediaeval, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, vampires, Vlad the Impaler
PMR237-09 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: view of the idyllic Secu Valley, with grazing horse. Keywords: rural, landscape, picturesque, natural, nature, countryside, blossom, meadow, kingcups
PMR237-08 Romania, Moldavia, Sihastria Hermitage, with frescoed entrance arch. Like Neamt and Secu Monasteries, it lies in the Secu Valley. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-07 Romania, Moldavia, Secu Monastery: the white-painted church, with wellhouse in the right foreground. The monastery has a very valuable treasury, dating from 1602. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-06 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the imposing entrance and Pirgul Belltower. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-05 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Baptistry, outside the main gate. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-04 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a young Orthodox monk. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-02 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR237-01 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: three young novitiates. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR236-12 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a sounding iron, beaten rythmically to call to prayers. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR236-11 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. A 2-storey wing containing the monks' cells. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR236-10 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Pirgul Belltower, the oldest surviving building. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque, oxen cart
PMR236-09 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR236-08 Romania, Moldavia, Tirgu Neamt: bucolic scene: shepherds and sheep are everywhere to be seen. Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, pasture, meadow, grazing
PMR236-07 Romania, Moldavia, Tirgu Neamt: wooden "bungalows" on the local camp site. Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, Volvo, campsite, tenting, open air
PMR236-06 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: part of the bath house with a view of the town and church tower. Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR235-12 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: charmingly decorated house with painted palings and ornate well-house, all in a brown and yellow colour scheme. Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction
PMR235-11 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: wooden house with ornate decorations and beige colour scheme, dated '1960'. Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction
PMR235-10 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: Moldavian in national dress with embroidery covered jacket, standing in front of his house, with its wrought iron fence and ornate facade. Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction
PMR235-09 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: traditional wooden house in green and white colour scheme. Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction
PMR235-08 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: a freshly painted cottage in ochre and brown colour scheme. Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction
PMR235-07 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: charmingly decorated house with painted palings and ornate well-house. Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction
PMR235-04 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church from the entry gate. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. The fresco "Ladder of the Virtues" on the north wall of the church, is one of the most highly regarded. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR235-03 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery well, showing the grounds and massive ring wall, 6 metres high and 3 metres thick, with octagonal towers on each corner. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR235-02 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Figures of saints and apostles on the east apse. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR235-01 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church with built-on vestibule. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. View of the living quarters, ring wall and defence tower, from the vestibule. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR234-12 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church with built-on vestibule. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR234-11 Romania, Upper Moldavia: picnicking in the breathtaking Carpathian Hills. Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, harvest, farmland, picturesque
PMR234-09 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery: frescoes on the south wall: "the tree of Esau", and, left, the Persian siege of Constantinople. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR234-08 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: bust of Petru Rares, who founded Mondovita Monastery in 1532, with the entrance to the museum in the background. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, statue, monument, sculpture
PMR234-07 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the vestibule and a nun rythmically striking a plank with a hammer, as the call to prayers. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR234-06 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the defensive ring-wall and gate house. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR234-05 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: two Orthodox nuns at the entrance to Moldovita Monastery. Keywords: painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene
PMR234-04 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: a tributary of the River Moldovita flowing through typical Moldavian countryside. Keywords: colourful, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR234-03 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Moldavian family group in traditional national costume on Easter Monday. Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR234-02 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: the separate belltower of Humor Monastery, erected in 1641, with the new church in the background. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR234-01 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: the little monastery of Humor, built in 1530 by Chancellor Toader Bubuiog. The frescoes on the south wall represent the 24 verses of the song "Praise to the Virgin" by Partiarch Serge of Constantinople. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-12 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: modern Romanian Orthodox church with newly carved lychgate, near to Humor Monastery. Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, wood-carving
PMR233-11 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Moldavian married couple in traditional national costume on Easter Monday. Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR233-10 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Moldavian family on the way to church in a horse-drawn cart on Easter Monday. Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR233-08 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: frescoes on the south apse of Voronet Monastery, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-07 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Voronet Monastery from the south east, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-06 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: fresco of the Last Judgement on the west facade of Voronet Monastery, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-05 Romania, Moldavia, Cimpulung Moldovenesc: the modern Orthodox church, from the churchyard. Keywords: colourful, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, picturesque, architecture
PMR233-04 Romania, Moldavia, Cimpulung Moldovenesc: view from the window of Hotel Zimbru, with synagog in the foreground, and church behind. Keywords: colourful, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, picturesque, architecture, panorama
PMR233-03 Romania, Moldavia, Cimpulung Moldovenesc: young man in ornate Moldavian national dress. Keywords: colourful, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, picturesque
PMR232-10 Romania, Alba, Aiud: fortified church or citadel dating from 14th-16th centuries, which provided protection for the townspeople in times of danger. Keywords: fortifications, defence, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, picturesque
PMR232-09 Romania, Alba, Teius: decoratively tiled house. Keywords: frescoes, colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, street scene, picturesque
PMR232-08 Romania, Arad, Conop:: farmyard of a communal farm. Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, harvest, farmland, picturesque
PMR232-06 Romania, Arad, Lipova: field of rape from a tree-lined road. Keywords: colourful, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, harvest, farmland, picturesque
PMR214-10 France, Picardy, Ermenonville: the village of Ermenonville with statue of Rousseau and one of the mediaeval towers used for collecting tolls when this was rhe only road through the marshes which covered this area of Ermenonville. Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape, rural
PMR-D3084 The Philippines, Samar Island, Pantayahan Barangay: a typical family home. Keywords: Samar Island, dwelling, home, village life, rural
PMR-D3023 England, Devon, Staverton: view from the Sea Trout Inn. Keywords: hotel, restaurant, country pub, good food, sea food, fish meals, picturesque, rural, cottages
PMR131-06 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: camping by the River Puttlach, not far from Pottenstein. Keywords: picturesque, woods, tent, countryside, valley, rural
PMR122-01 Upper Austria: landscape with the northern foothills of the Alps, taken between Lambach and Wels. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, spring, rural, fields
PMR-D2711 Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of the rural, agricultural landscape west of Erzurum. Keywords: geography, geograhical, bird's eye view, panorama, vista, plains
PMR478-06 Canada, Alberta, Millarville: typical wooden house in rural Alberta. Keywords: nature, plot, home, dwelling, picturesque, countryside
PMR478-02 Canada, Alberta, Millarville: typical wooden house in rural Alberta. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, dwelling, home, plot
PMR470-07 Romania, Wallachia: a young man leading an oxen-cart loaded with hay, near Albesti. Keywords: countryside, street scene, rustical, harvest, haywain, rural
PMR463-11 Romania, Southern Bucovina: loading hay onto a horse-drawn wagon near Boroaia. Keywords: countryside, rustical, harvest, haywain, rural
PMR463-10 Romania, Southern Bucovina: loading hay onto a wagon near Boroaia, with youngster restraining the horse. Keywords: countryside, rustical, harvest, haywain, rural
PMR462-11 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Solca: horse-drawn haycart - the normal form of transport in this part of the country. Keywords: countryside, street scene, rustical, harvest, haywain, rural
PMR462-04 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Milisauti: horse-drawn haycart - the normal form of transport in this part of the country. Keywords: countryside, street scene, rustical, harvest, haywain, rural
PMR446-03 Lithuania, Trakai: two young girls watching the swans and yachts on Lake Galves. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, rural, countryside, sailing boats
PMR437-07 Poland, Milicz: lake in the bird and wildlife reserve, 30 kilometres north of Wroclaw. Keywords: picturesque, reeds, scenery, rural, countryside, reflections
PMR436-07 Lithuania, Trakai: the wooden jetty at Slényje camping site. Keywords: countryside, rural, parkland
PMR436-06 Lithuania, Trakai: view from the camping site on Lake Galvé, in Trakai National Park. Keywords: countryside, rural, parkland
PMR132K-35 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the peaceful, rural view from the south causeway. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR127K-35 USA, Maine: white clapboard house with verandah and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England
PMR127K-34 USA, Maine: autumn colours on route 16 in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR127K-33 USA, Maine: autumn colours on route 16 in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR127K-31 USA, Maine: white clapboard village church and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR127K-30 USA, Maine: white clapboard village church and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR127K-29 USA, Maine: lake and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England
PMR108K-30 Germany, Saxony, Kleinröhrsdorf: the rural campsite with tent and Ford Focus. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, outdoors , camping, healthy, tenting, countryside
PMR033K-14 England, Staffordshire: The High Street, Abbots Bromley, with Wilson's butchers shop in the foreground. Keywords: rural trades, architecture, cottage business, village shops
PMR033K-12 England, Staffordshire: Wilson's traditional family butcher's shop, supplying the village of Abbots Bromley with fresh meat. Keywords: rural trades, architecture, cottage business, village shops
PMR033K-02 England, Sussex, Battle: Bluebell wood in spring. Keywords: picturesque scene, rural idyll, nature, country landscape, botany, flora, blue flowers, flowering bulbs
PMR033K-01 England, Sussex, Battle: Lake and mill in the grounds of Powder Mills, Battle, with reflections. Keywords: picturesque scene, rural idyll, nature, country landscape
PMR059K-31 Romania, Moldavia: The new Socio-Cultural Centre recently built under the auspices of the monastery of Neamt, offering holiday appartments for needy people and conference facilities in rural surroundings.
PMR545-2 Watering the livestock and washing the car in the river: a picture of rural everyday life near Filiasi, south of the Carpathian Mountains. Keywords: countryside, cows, horses, geese, horse and cart

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